Set of three trial size Bengala mud dye with a mini bottle of pre-fixer
Contents:
(1) 65ml K-1 Kosyoku (Charcoal gray)
(1) 65ml K-5 Ookon (Yellow)
(1) 65ml K-7 Akane (Red)
(1) 30ml Pre-Fixer
Dyeing with bengala
Color of the Earth
Experience the Earth’s energy through the colors of Bengala mud dye. We host hands-on workshops exploring traditional dyeing techniques with these natural pigments. Check out upcoming workshops below, or visit our journal for detailed FAQs and instructions on dyeing with Bengala.
Itajime Shibori
Japanese board-clamped resist dyeing
Itajime Shibori
Japanese board-clamped resist dyeing
Itome Shibori
Thread-bound resist dyeing
Itome Shibori
Thread-bound resist dyeing
Hikizome
Brush resist dyeing using resist paste with a hake
Hikizome
Brush resist dyeing using resist paste with a hake
Ombré dyeing
Creating a gradient of multiple colors
Ombré dyeing
Creating a gradient of multiple colors
Skein dyeing
Coloring wool yarn by adding alum water
Skein dyeing
Coloring wool yarn by adding alum water
Tsutsugaki
Japanese freehand resist dyeing with resist paste
Tsutsugaki
Japanese freehand resist dyeing with resist paste
Shibori
Tie dyeing
Shibori
Tie dyeing
Wood Painting
Application of wood finish with added oil
Wood Painting
Application of wood finish with added oil
Katazome
Japanese stencil resist dyeing using thickener
Katazome
Japanese stencil resist dyeing using thickener
Tsutsugaki
Japanese freehand resist dyeing with rice paste
Tsutsugaki
Japanese freehand resist dyeing with rice paste
Yarn Dyeing
Coloring cotton yarn with a brush
Yarn Dyeing
Coloring cotton yarn with a brush
Itome Shibori
Thread-bound resist dyeing on pleats
Itome Shibori
Thread-bound resist dyeing on pleats
Stencil
Coloring through a water-resistant stencil using a thickener
Stencil
Coloring through a water-resistant stencil using a thickener
Exterior Painting
Application of paint mixed with oil
Exterior Painting
Application of paint mixed with oil
Katazome
Japanese stencil resist dyeing using thickener
Katazome
Japanese stencil resist dyeing using thickener
Wood Block Printing
Printing with wooden blocks using thickener
Wood Block Printing
Printing with wooden blocks using thickener
Lotus Flower Dyeing
Board-clamped with a special pattern
Lotus Flower Dyeing
Board-clamped with a special pattern
Recommended reading
Bengala Sustainable Mud Dye
Our guide to dyeing with Bengala natural dyes.
Earth Color Dye Lab
Our Earth Color Dye Lab invites you to explore not only Bengala mud dye, but also Aijo indigo, Kakishibu, and other natural dyes.